Dáil Éireann - Volume 538 - 21 June, 2001

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

131. Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will immediately approve a special allocation of fund[1209] ing for Kilkenny County Council to allow payment of grants to applicants under the disabled persons grant scheme and essential repairs scheme; and if he will make a statement on the situation which exists within this local authority regarding those particular grants. [18338/01]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Molloy): I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 103 of 14 June 2001.

My Department is currently reviewing the situation in consultation with Kilkenny County Council.